Quality of Life Grants Program: Priority Impact Grants- Tier 3

The Quality of Life Grants Program, established by the Dana Reeve Foundation, supports individuals with disabilities through nonprofit grants. The Tier 3 Priority Impact Grants provide up to $40,000 for projects that enhance accessibility and community engagement for those living with paralysis, particularly in rural, underserved areas. Successful applicants will demonstrate their ability to manage the grant effectively, focusing on areas such as transportation, health services, and assistive technology, with projects needing completion within 18 months.

About the Quality of Life Grants Program
The Quality of Life Grants Program, created by the late Dana Reeve, strives to help individuals with disabilities and their families by providing grants to nonprofit organizations that improve quality of life through access, independence, opportunities for community engagement, and other life-enhancing endeavors.
The Priority Impact Grant Tiers offer three increasing levels of grant funding. Priority Impact grants fund priority issues for individuals living with paralysis. Grantee organizations will demonstrate capacity to implement the grant without intensive technical assistance and capacity building, as well as demonstrate capacity for program development, evaluation and sustainability.
The Priority Impact Grant Tier 3- Grants must be completed within 18 months
Grants of up to $40,000.Rural Low-Income and Unserved Populations
Rural Low-Income and Unserved Populations – The aim of this grants program is to fund projects that explicitly benefit people living with paralysis in under-resourced and under- supported rural communities.
Projects will focus on promoting accessibility and participation in rural communities through foci such as:
TransportationProviding access to safe and affordable transportation optionsProviding accessible driver’s education/training programsAssistive Technology and Durable Medical EquipmentShort-term AT Equipment Loan ProgramsRampsBroadband internetAT Demonstration CentersEmployment and educationPeer and Family Support GroupsHealthRural Community Health Centers or Veterans HospitalsCare CoordinationTelehealthAgriculture and access to healthy foods